Hundreds Raise Money For Down Syndrome Families With Bergen Buddy Walk

WYCKOFF, N.J. — Hundreds of people walked around the Wyckoff YMCA campus for the 12th annual Bergen Buddy Walk Oct. 1.

Proceeds from the walk are donated to local families with child diagnosed with Down Syndrome, the National Down Syndrome Society, the Special Olympics, and programs for special needs children at the YMCa, including Billy's Buddies.

William and Jennifer Burns, of Ramsey, were named the honorary chairpersons of the walk. Their daughter, Shannon, has Down Syndrome. The family has received a great deal of support from the Y and its Billy's Buddies group.

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Photos:

The Enzo's Engine and Colin's Cool Crew teams walking in the 12th annual Bergen Buddy Walk.

The Burns family from Ramsey, who were the honorary chairpersons of this walk.

— Photos courtesy of Kris Pepper/Wyckoff YMCA